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Exotic animal vet in Abu Dhabi

Most clinics are built around cats and dogs. Dr. Faisal Shaheen has treated unusual pets in Abu Dhabi since the 1980s, including birds, parrots, reptiles, rabbits and exotic mammals.

Dr. Faisal Shaheen treating a leopard cub in Abu Dhabi in the 1980s
Dr. Faisal treating a leopard cub, Abu Dhabi, 1980s.
Clinic02 672 5955Sat–Thu 10am–6pm · Friday closed
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Unusual pet? Call with the species, age, diet, enclosure setup and symptoms. Exotic animals can decline quickly, so early advice matters.

Species Dr. Faisal can advise on

  • Birds and parrots, including African greys, macaws, cockatiels, budgies and falcons
  • Reptiles, including tortoises, turtles, lizards, geckos and snakes
  • Rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and other small mammals
  • Ferrets and unusual exotic mammals by appointment discussion
  • Complex or rare species where general clinics may not be comfortable

Why exotic pets need specialist judgement

Birds, reptiles and small mammals often hide illness until the situation is serious. Their diet, temperature, enclosure, humidity and handling history can be as important as the physical exam. Dr. Faisal's 45+ years in Abu Dhabi give him practical experience that newer clinics cannot easily replicate.

Common signs that need urgent advice

Call quickly for breathing changes, appetite loss, weakness, abnormal droppings, swelling, wounds, egg binding signs, burns, falls, heat stress, eye problems or sudden behaviour change.

See our bird vet Abu Dhabi and reptile vet Abu Dhabi pages. For urgent cases, use the 24/7 emergency vet line.